Stand together, kneel together

29/01/2024 | Reform

Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg is the leader of Masorti Judaism. This combines traditional ritual with a reinterpretation of Torah for the modern world. In these troubled times he is a voice of comfort and reconciliation. His latest book, Listening for God … Read More

Editorial: Casting my hopes

29/01/2024 | Reform

This has been called the year of ‘democracy’s Super Bowl’ – presumably by an American first, but these things tend to catch on.

As many as 40 countries are holding general elections in 2024, covering 40% of the world population, … Read More

Reviews February 2024

29/01/2024 | Reform

Invaluable service

Perfect DaysDirected by Wim WendersCertificate PG, 123 minutesReleased 23 February

The greatest among you shall be your servant. These are not words we readily understand in our contemporary world. Here, Wim Wenders (Paris, Texas; Wings of Desire) makes … Read More

Art in Focus: February 2024

29/01/2024 | Reform

Joseph the Carpenter, 1642Georges de La TourLouvre, Paris

The painter Georges de la Tour is known for his use of light, especially candlelight. Here his figures are simply rendered, and the colours chosen so that the one light source creates … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘I’d like to see an annual ‘Name-Badge Sunday’ with sticky labels to remind us of who’s who’

29/01/2024 | Reform 1

Church, eh? No one ever tells you the rules. Alright, I hear you – there are no rules in church. All are welcome, come as you are, just don’t sit in Marjorie’s seat. So perhaps they’re more guidelines. Social norms. … Read More

A good question: Did Jesus cast out real demons?

29/01/2024 | Reform

One question, four answers

Rebecca Dean‘Demons resist simple definitions’

The Synoptic Gospels, Matthew, Mark and Luke, all portray Jesus as a healer and miracle worker who is able to cast out unclean or evil spirits and demons. These entities were … Read More